The number of pregnant women contracting HIV in the Ada District is on the rise, Mr. Adator Anani Junior, Ada East District HIV Coordinator has stated. “As we are witnessing a decline in new infections among the general population, we are seeing higher numbers in pregnant women, on the other hand, this is a big … The post Number of pregnant
High public debt is threatening recovery efforts in Africa and hindering the prospects of high and sustainable economic growth, according to the 2022 African Economic Outlook. The report released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) also noted that although Africa’s debt-to-gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is estimated to stabilise around 70 per cent in 2021 … The post High
Ghana has signed a $69.88 million renewable energy agreement to enhance electricity access in the next four years. Under the agreement about 6,890 households, 6,001 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and 6,890 public buildings will be connected to electricity. About 1,350 schools and 500 health centres would also benefit from the project, which would include … The post Ghana,
Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang, the Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, has said that it is injustice for women to die as a result of abortion related complications. He said it was disheartening that women had to bear the consequences of unwanted pregnancy alone with the ultimate prize of losing their lives through unsafe abortion despite … The post Maternal
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure that obstructions to the free flow of water, as well developments along waterways, are removed immediately. They (MMDAs) are to also ensure the strict adherence of developers to the planning laws of Ghana, and sanction staff who have issued permits … The post President
Dr Issah Sugri, Senior Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has observed that food insecurity is significantly severe in northern Ghana than in other parts of the country. He said poverty, malnutrition, and stunting growth in children less than five years is also very high … The post Food
A Senior High School student has called on government and other relevant stakeholders to enforce the laws on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Ms Seidu Amatu, a student from the Anbariya SHS in Tamale, who made the call, noted that mostly, the perpetrators of girl-child sexual abuses were often not punished due … The post Student calls for
Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has advocated a robust and sustained international and domestic financing modules with coordinated collaboration and governments’ commitment to curb malaria invasion and treatment failures. Prof Boampong who is also a Pharmacist and a Biomedical Scientist gave the advice while delivering his inaugural lecture … The post We
The Accra High Court trying the ten persons over high treason has on Tuesday admitted the three cautioned statements of Donya Kafui, alias Ezor. Kafui, one of the accused persons, objected to statements being tendered into evidence with the reason that he gave them under duress. Kafui, who is accused of manufacturing weapons for the … The post Court admits
Alhaji Issah Mahama, Eastern Regional Director of Lands Commission has cautioned citizens against acquiring land without proper investigation and documentation. Land litigation is a dispute which arises between two or more parties or family’s concerning purchasing and acquisition and original owners of a piece of landat the law courts. Speaking in an interview with the … The post Don’t
Mr Victor Brobbey, a private legal practitioner, has called for the separation of prosecutorial duties from roles performed by the Attorney-General. This, he said, would ensure effective public prosecution and restore confidence in the country’s judicial system. Article 88 (1) of the 1992 Constitution establishes the Attorney-General as a Minister of State and the principal … The post Lawyer
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